Parousia

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Definition

Noun: 1. (Christian theology) The Second Coming of Christ; the future return of Jesus to Earth as judge, anticipated at the time of the Last Judgment. This term refers specifically to the prophesied event marking the culmination of human history in Christian eschatology.

Usage

The word "parousia" is a specialized theological term. It is typically used in formal religious, academic, or doctrinal discussions about Christian end-times beliefs. - It is often capitalized when referring to the specific event: the Parousia. - It is frequently used with definite articles (the) or possessive determiners (His).

Examples
  • Many early Christians believed the Parousia was imminent.
  • The doctrine of the Parousia is central to Christian eschatology.
  • Theological debates often focus on the timing and nature of Christ's Parousia.
Advanced Usage
  • "Imminent parousia": A phrase used to describe the belief that the Second Coming is about to happen very soon.
  • "Delay of the parousia": A theological concept addressing the early Christian expectation that the event was immediate and the subsequent need to explain its non-occurrence.
Variants and Related Words
  • Second Coming (n): The most common synonym for "parousia" in general Christian discourse.
  • Advent (n): In theological contexts, can be used synonymously with Parousia, especially in phrases like . (Note: "Advent" more commonly refers to the period leading to Christmas).
  • Eschaton (n): Refers to the final event in the divine plan; the end of the world. The Parousia is a key part of the eschaton.
  • Apocalypse (n): While often meaning a catastrophic event, in theology it can relate to the revelation and events surrounding the end times, including the Parousia.
Synonyms
  • Second Coming
  • Second Advent
  • Return of Christ
Notes on Meaning

The term "parousia" is borrowed from Greek (παρουσία), meaning "presence," "arrival," or "official visit." In a secular ancient Greek context, it could refer to the visit of a king or dignitary. Its exclusive theological meaning in English distinguishes it from its more general root.

Noun
  1. (Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment

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